TOPS #0197 Howell, MI

02/23/2026

One of the most reoccurring stories we seem to hear about are friends and family that are food pushers. You know when you go to an event and they are constantly telling you to eat more.

* Here have seconds.
* Oh you've gotta have this or you've gotta try that.
* Here take this home with you.

You know all the lines they use. But when they dont "hear" you say no thank you. Thats when the problem can arise. We dont want to be rude or we don't want to hurt their feelings. Yet we don't want to take the food because it can ultimately hurt us.

That extra food can be a big temptation for some. Some won't be able to resist to urge to eat it. Some people aren't strong enough to say no or to take it and then throw it away. It can be hard!

So its important to figure what you can do that works for YOU. Avoid certain events or people. Change up your responses while still being polite. Be more firm in your voice.
It'll be a little different for each of us and then of course different depending on the situation.

Please feel free to share your tips and suggestions with everyone here. We can all benefit from learning from one another.

02/23/2026

This right here. ⤵️

02/22/2026

Set SMART Goals

S - specific
M - measurable
A - achievable
R - relevant
T - time bound

02/22/2026

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02/22/2026

If this journey is new to you or if you're starting over, things won't always go right. There will be mistakes along the way. There will be unplanned moments and some over indulgences.
But think about everything thats going right in your life and on your journey. Be grateful and appreciate the good. One off day or one off meal isn't going to ruin anything.
Just do what's important, don't give up and get yourself back on track. Back on your plan of drinking your water and sticking to your calorie deficit.

You CAN do this! We believe in you!

02/21/2026

Just keep moving forward.

02/20/2026

We always want to take care of everybody else but at some point we're not going to be able to anymore. Unless we start taking care if ourselves.

What have you been doing today that your future self will thank you for?

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

This is why its so important that we break old habits and establish new ones.
Otherwise we're doomed to repeat our same mistakes.

Take time to evaluate your life, be honest With yourself and start removing those things that are no longer serving you. Unhealthy foods and beverages, excuses, laziness and yes even negative people that put a drain on your mental state. You need to put your efforts taking care of you right now and building your new habits and routines. Remember, self care is not selfish. Its essential.

02/19/2026

The newest issue of TOPS News is out!
Have you received yours yet?

02/19/2026

Have a beautiful day everyone and keep in mind, no matter whats going on, there is always something to be thankful for. 🩷